Bacon Wrapped Chicken Tenders (Paleo, Gluten-Free, Keto)
A simple flavorful recipe for juicy, crispy bacon covered chicken tenders baked in the oven. Paleo, Gluten-free, and Whole30 compliant.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast cut into tenders
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- a pinch of chili flakes
- 8 strips of bacon sliced in half longways
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix all of the seasoning/spices. Rub the seasoning on the chicken.
- Wrap each chicken tender with the strips of bacon (that have been sliced in half longways). I ended up using 1.5 pieces of bacon per chicken tender. Try to tuck the ends of the bacon under each chicken tender.
- Bake for 35 minutes, or until bacon is crispy. Broil for 1-2 minutes.
- Note: At the 20 minute mark, use a paper towel to absorb some of the bacon fat and throw it away.
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Notes
- *If you are following a Paleo, Keto, or Whole30 diet: be sure to use bacon without any added sugars or nitrates. I like Pederson's farms Whole30 bacon.
- *If you are following a gluten-free or grain-free diet: make sure your spices don't have any cross contamination with gluten.
Nutrition
Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.4g | Protein: 50.3g | Saturated Fat: 20.2g | Cholesterol: 151mg